What is the cheapest way to get from West Sussex to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from West Sussex to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Sussex to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from West Sussex to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between West Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from West Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Foxfield Cottages and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Naldrett Close, North Terminal Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between West Sussex and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Billingshurst and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Gatwick Airport and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from West Sussex to Exeter?

The distance between West Sussex and Exeter is 208 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

How do I travel from West Sussex to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from West Sussex to Exeter without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from West Sussex to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from West Sussex to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Sussex to Exeter bus from?

West Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the West Sussex to Exeter train from?

West Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from West Sussex to Exeter?

The best way to get from West Sussex to Exeter is to train via Reading which takes 4h 41m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the West Sussex to Exeter bus arrive?

West Sussex to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the West Sussex to Exeter train arrive?

West Sussex to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from West Sussex to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between West Sussex to Exeter is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from West Sussex to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from West Sussex to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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West Sussex to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 41m
£92–183
Drive 161.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from West Sussex to Exetercar 161.8 mi
3h 11m
£40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
7h 34m
£41–90
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4h 53m
£96–211
Train
1. Take the train from Billingshurst to Clapham Junctiontrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 12m
£87–202
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 21m
£74–166
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Billingshurst to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 29m
£199–474
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ford to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
6h 41m
£117–459

West Sussex to Exeter by train

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Distance: 206.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between West Sussex, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Billingshurst to Exeter St Davids via Gatwick Airport and Reading in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foxfield Cottages to Bampfylde Street via Naldrett Close, North Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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